Serving 113 students in grades 6-12, The Chiles Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 38:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Chiles Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
The Chiles Academy's student population of 113 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Chiles Academy is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
36%
Black
53%
21%
White
19%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Chiles Academy?
The graduation rate of The Chiles Academy is 21-39%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend The Chiles Academy?
113 students attend The Chiles Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of The Chiles Academy students are Black, 19% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Chiles Academy?
The Chiles Academy has a student ration of 38:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does The Chiles Academy offer ?
The Chiles Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is The Chiles Academy part of?
The Chiles Academy is part of Volusia School District.
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